Perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause are natural stages in every woman’s life. While they mark powerful transitions, the changes they bring to the skin can often feel overwhelming. Dryness, breakouts, wrinkles, thinning, and loss of elasticity don’t just alter how skin looks — they can also affect how women feel about themselves.
At AB Beauty, we believe these stages don’t have to mean the end of radiant, healthy skin. With the right knowledge, professional treatments, and a prescriptive approach, your skin can thrive before, during, and after menopause.
In this article, we’ll explore:
The most common changes skin goes through in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
Why the right skincare approach is essential at every stage
How to care for skin during these transitions
How Ana Barreto, Skin Specialist and founder of AB Beauty — who is herself navigating perimenopause — has improved her own skin with a prescriptive treatment regime
What Happens to Skin in Perimenopause, Menopause & Post-Menopause?
Hormonal shifts, especially the decline of oestrogen, affect the skin at every stage. Oestrogen is crucial for collagen production, hydration, and elasticity. As levels fluctuate and drop, the skin undergoes a series of changes that can feel sudden and difficult to manage.
Some of the most common concerns include:
Dryness & itchiness – fewer oils and ceramides mean tighter, uncomfortable skin.
Loss of elasticity – reduced collagen and elastin lead to sagging and dullness.
Breakouts – hormonal imbalance can trigger adult acne, even for those who never had it before.
Skin thinning – with less collagen, skin becomes fragile and heals slowly.
Sun damage – pigmentation and age spots often become more visible.
Wrinkles & loss of definition – fine lines deepen, jawlines soften, and skin loses bounce.
Common Skin Concerns in Detail
Dryness & Itchiness
With fewer natural oils, the skin barrier weakens. This often leads to flakiness, tightness, and irritation.
Loss of Elasticity
Collagen loss is steep — research shows up to 30% can disappear in the first five years after menopause. Skin becomes looser and less resilient.
Breakouts
Hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause and menopause can trigger breakouts. Slower skin cell turnover also means pores clog more easily.
Skin Thinning
Fragility increases, making skin prone to irritation and slower to heal. Treatments must be chosen with care.
Sun Damage
Age spots and pigmentation appear more prominent, as skin’s ability to defend and repair itself weakens.
Wrinkles & Loss of Definition
Fine lines deepen, and structural changes become more noticeable around the mouth, eyes, and jawline.
Why the Right Approach Matters
During perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, skin becomes more sensitive and complex. Harsh routines or “one-size-fits-all” products can worsen symptoms. At the same time, ignoring changes allows dryness, thinning, and wrinkles to accelerate.
This is why a prescriptive approach is essential. Every woman’s skin is unique — it deserves treatments and prescriptions that adapt to its changing needs.
At AB Beauty, Skin Specialist Ana combines advanced professional treatments with tailored prescriptive routines, ensuring long-term skin health and results.
How to Care for Skin During These Stages
While personalised care is best, here are universal strategies that support healthy skin:
Hydrate deeply – gentle cleansers and ceramide-rich moisturisers.
Repair the barrier – avoid stripping products; prioritise strengthening treatments.
Daily sun protection – broad-spectrum SPF is crucial year-round.
Advanced treatments – peels, enzyme therapy, and microneedling help restore elasticity, reduce pigmentation, and improve resilience.
How AB Beauty Can Help
Ana has curated a portfolio of treatments specifically suited for menopausal skin at every stage:
DMK Enzyme Therapy
Works at a cellular level to rebuild the skin
Improves hydration and circulation
Strengthens the barrier
Peels
Controlled resurfacing that tackles pigmentation, fine lines, and uneven texture
Especially effective in cooler months
RevitaGlow Facial (with Anesi Lab)
Exclusive to AB Beauty
Uses saline solution for non-invasive exfoliation — gentler than microcrystals
Delivers deep cleansing and radiant glow
Bespoke, using a combination of techniques to maximise results
Microneedling with Toskani Serums
Scientifically formulated mesotherapy serums target ageing at a cellular level
Boost collagen, reduce wrinkles, and restore elasticity
Ana’s Personal Story: Navigating Perimenopause
For Ana, this isn’t just professional — it’s personal.
As a perimenopausal woman, Ana began experiencing unexpected changes in her own skin:
Acne breakouts she hadn’t seen in years;
Loss of elasticity, leaving her skin uneven and tired;
Frustration as her old routine no longer worked.
With her expertise as a Skin Specialist, Ana created a prescriptive regime for herself:
DMK Enzyme Therapy to rebuild her skin’s resilience
A personalised RevitaGlow Facial plan to restore clarity and radiance
Microneedling with Toskani serums to stimulate collagen
Carefully prescribed skincare products to maintain her results at home
Her transformation was remarkable — not just in her skin, but in her confidence. This lived experience gives Ana unique empathy and understanding, allowing her to guide clients with both expertise and compassion.
Why Choose a Skin Specialist Like Ana?
Award-winning recognition — Ana’s expertise has been recognised with DMK Award-Winning Skincare
Over two decades of professional experience in advanced skin therapies
First-hand understanding as a perimenopausal woman navigating skin changes
Tailored approach — prescriptive treatments designed for your skin’s individual needs
Final Thoughts
Perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause bring changes — but they don’t have to mean the end of glowing, healthy skin. With the right prescriptive plan and professional guidance, your skin can be hydrated, firm, radiant, and resilient.
At AB Beauty, Ana Barreto, Skin Specialist, brings together professional expertise, award-winning treatments, and her personal journey to create bespoke solutions that deliver real results.
Because at AB Beauty, it’s more than a facial — it’s skin revision with results.
Ready to start your journey? Book your consultation today.